Acton Academy Falls Church

An innovative Christian non-denominational school helping children find their calling to change the world. Full Montessori and Acton methods. Partial Spanish immersion, project-based learning & Socratic discussions.

Montessori Primary Studio: Ages 3 to 6

At Acton, we believe your child is uniquely gifted with potentials waiting to be discovered. Created in God’s image, each child is to be treated with dignity and respect. Montessori’s approach focuses on building independence, self-confidence, emotional management, social skills, problem-solving, and resilience. We rely on the Adlerian-based Positive Discipline method to build trust and respect for a stable classroom culture that is filled with love, kindness, and laughter. When these components are in place, the academic part just happens, following each child’s own pace and interest.

Our environment:
Sensory-based learning
Multi-age studio
Movement as part of learning
Freedom within limits
Interdisciplinary areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Science, Geography, Art, Movement and Music.


Discovery Studio: Ages 5/6 to 12

Hands-on, meaningful project-based learning is a cornerstone of learning at Acton Academy. Acton Academy is “student-led,” which means young people take ownership of their education. We lay the foundation for the joy of learning as we encourage our young heroes to find their life’s calling and tap into their unique, God-given genius. Our well-balanced educational experience ignites curiosity, creativity, and the ability to ask great questions.

Our Environment:

Spanish partial immersion program, including live interactions with virtual schools from Spanish-speaking countries.
Multicultural exposure and perspectives from Guides and students from around the world.
A Christian non-denominational apolitical community in which we truly model our ultimate hero, Jesus Christ. Our Guides are Catholic or Christian and we embrace our differences lovingly.